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Busoga Emblem consists of the royal coat of arms and the
tri- coloured flag.
The royal coat of arms is composed of many items and symbols
that consist the following:-
 The
Kob ( Empongo)
It represents the rich wild life of Busoga. Tourism is a major
activity that has just be identified for Busoga as a major
source of income.
The Empongo is also the totem of the Balangira (Royal family)
Two
drums
The drum like to many other societies in Africa is an instrument
used in communication. It is also a symbol of culture.
Two
Spears
These are war weapons
They are a symbol of power and here they used to connate the
leaders role of defending the people.
The
shield
The shield is used to represent the states role to protect
property and life of the people“
River
Nile
Water is source of life. the Nile represents the natural resource
endowement of Busoga.
Motto
" Busoga okwisania na Maani"
the motto is written in Lusoga language. It transalated in
English to mean "Unity is Strength or
Srength is derived from Unity"
It connotes the togetherness of the Basoga people at all times
of crisis and happiness.
Pillars
( in the shield)
These pillars represent the 11 principalities that are the
foundation of Busoga Kingdom. These are the families of
Gabula, Zibondo, Ngobi, Menha, Luba , Wakooli, Ntembe, Tabingwa,
Kisiki, Nkono, and Nanhumba.
Five
long pillars in the middle represent the five Princes
from which the Kyabazinga is elected. They include; Gabula,
Ngobi, Tabingwa, Zibondo and Nkono.
The
Knot
(In the centre of the shield) representes the Kyabazinga Isebantu
as the fulcrum of authority and the chief binding factor of
Busoga.
Colours
Busoga flag is represented by three colours, which connote
the following
Blue
Water is a source of life. The blue, represents the water
bodies, River Nile, Lake Victoria, River Mpologoma in the
West and Lake Kyoga that surround the region as the unbeatable
natural resource endowments that define the economic activity
of Busoga.
Yellow
Represents the warm and sunny weather experienced in Busoga
throughout the year.
Brown
Represents the fertile brown alluvial soils found in this
Victoria Crescent zone.
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